Vivienne Westwood Brocade Crossover Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood red label black dress with print and criss cross back, interesting pockets
Vivienne Westwood Brocade Crossover Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood red label black dress with print and criss cross back, interesting pockets
Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size 2 Gold Brocade Evening Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA evening gown. A timeless classic from the archives in beautiful
1950 Mr. Blackwell Gold Brocade Fishtail Gown & Beaded Evening Vest Ensemble
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Mr. Blackwell gold lame brocade fishtail sheath gown with incredible tailoring for that
Thea Porter Couture brocade evening caftan, circa 1970s
By Thea Porter
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and rare Thea Porter Couture evening caftan from the 1970s. The caftan features a
Dolce & Gabbana 90s Brocade Bustier Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Gresham, OR
Dolce & Gabbana 1990s cream silk brocade bustier dress. 100% silk cream brocade dress with built
Adele Simpson Brocade and Rhinestone Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in Austin, TX
Adele Simpson brocade and rhinestone dress. Condition: Very good, some brocade coming undone at
COMME DES GARCONS floral brocade dress with beaded detail
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Phenomenal black brocade dress with beaded detail at sleeves from Comme Des Garcons. Ca. 2004. Size
Yves Saint Laurent orange metallic floral brocade evening pant suit, fw 1989
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent orange metallic brocade evening pant suit. Jacket has a boxy fit with no
1960s Shannon Rogers Pink Brocade Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adorable 1960's Shannon Rogers cocktail dress. Pink brocade with allover paisley/ear drop shapes
Sold|$575
1950s Frank Usher Gold Brocade Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in London, GB
Amazing vintage 1950s gold floral brocade dress from British designer Frank Usher. This sleeveless
Sold|$1,200
1960s Brocade and Rhinestone Shift Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s mod long sleeve brocade on net with rhinestone neckline.
1960s Sophie of Saks Red Burgundy Brocade Dress and Jacket
By Sophie Gimbel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Sophie of Saks Red Burgundy silk brocade sleeveless cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeves jacket
1990's CHRISTIAN DIOR mint floral brocade dress with fringe
By Christian Dior
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous mint green floral brocade dress with fringe and strategically placed see through net
Patrick Kelly Gold, Black & White Brocade Strapless Cocktail Dress & Jacket
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Studio City, CA
Patrick Kelly black, gold and white brocade strapless mini-dress and matching jacket. Fabric is a
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Metallic Silk Brocade Ruffle Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Gold Metallic Silk Brocade Ruffle Cocktail Dress inpiried
1950s Christian Dior Pattern Hot Pink Silk Floral Brocade Dress
Located in London, GB
Beautiful pink silk party dress with large rose brocade pattern. Unlabelled and reminiscent of
1960s Stella Roma Brocade Mini Dress w Fitted Button Sleeve and Leg O'Mutton
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Stella Roma brocade mini dress with fitted faux button up sleeves ending in a large leg
Galanos Brocade Dress With Satin Ribbon Bodice
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos,dramatic, emerald green and patterned brocade cocktail dress. Bodice and sleeves are
Valentino Gold Brocade Leopard Print Wrap Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino, copper and gold tone brocade dress in an abstract leopard print. Dress had a deep V neck
1960s Red and Gold Brocade Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a perfect party or cocktail dress in a vivid red and gold medium weight brocade fabric
Vintage 1970s brocade maxi dress, Bell sleeve
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage 1970s Brocade dress. This dress is reminiscent of 70s Festival days with its
Lanvin Embellished Gold Metallic Brocade Cocktail Dress, Spring 2014 Runway
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lanvin cocktail shift dress comes in metallic gold jacquard fabric and features a raw edge crewneck
John Galliano silk brocade plum bias cut slip dress, ss 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano silk brocade plum bias cut slip dress with spaghetti straps Spring-Summer 1998
1970s Oscar De La Renta blue metallic brocade 70s vintage dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and timeless Vintage 1970s Oscar De La Renta blue metallic brocade dress with belt. A line
Celine by Phoebe Philo black brocade dress with cut outs, 2017
By Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black brocade dress with cut outs designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to 2017. French size
1950's JEANNE LANVIN CASTILLO metallic floral brocade haute couture dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare silver metallic brocade haute couture dress with cross tie detail at waist designed by
Holt Renfrew Silver Brocade Silk Metallic Dress
By Holt Renfrew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a silver metallic brocade gown. Originally floor length, it is seen here pinned up in a
Nina Ricci velvet and silk brocade cocktail dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
enough "sparkle" for evening. Skirt of dress has box pleating detail, in a floral brocade with a
1960s Orange and Gold Brocade Sleeveless Maxi Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Orange and Gold brocade sleeveless maxi evening dress. Dress is lined in cotton. Size
1950s Susan Small Silk Brocade Midnight Blue and French Blue Dress
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
1950s Susan Small silk formal dress in a beautiful midnight blue and french blue floral print
Giambattista Valli Gray Brocade Floral Beaded Coat Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful structured coat dress by Giambattista Valli. A custom coat sewn up to create a dress
1960's Adele Simpson Silver Brocade Sleeveless Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Adele Simpson sophisticated and sporty silver brocade sleeveless dress. Dress has an
Kiki Hart ivory + gold brocade dress and jacket
Located in New York, NY
Ivory and gold lame brocade sleeveless dress with matching cropped jacket, designed by Kiki Hart
Arnold Scaasi Couture 1960's Metallic Silk Brocade Draped Gown Dress
By Arnold Scaasi Couture, Arnold Scaasi
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
rich red and gold metallic brocade, cut in a sculptural off-the-shoulder silhouette that wraps and
Bill Blass 70's Brocade Dress and Vest
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, gold brocade shirt/ mini dress with detachable sleeveless vest and diamante chain belt
Burke-Amey Paisley Pattern Empire Waist Brocade Dress
By Burke-Amey
Located in New York, NY
Burke-Amey, paisley pattern brocade dress with gold lame on a black ground and a touch of cobalt
New Chanel Cruise 2013 Runway Gold Brocade Leather Trimmed Open Back Dress
By Chanel
Located in Naples, FL
NEW CHANEL RUNWAY BROCADE LEATHER TRIMMED DRESS FR 36 Look 28 from the Cruise 2013 Runway
New Chanel Cruise 2013 Runway Gold Brocade Leather Trimmed Open Back Dress
By Chanel
Located in Naples, FL
NEW CHANEL RUNWAY BROCADE LEATHER TRIMMED DRESS FR 36 Look 28 from the Cruise 2013 Runway
GiGi Young Champagne Brocade Cocktail Dress, C.1960
By GiGi Young
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bombshell alert! GiGi Young (Suzy Perette's trendier line) creates a brocade cocktail dress with a
Dolce & Gabbana black brocade mini dress with exposed bra, A/W 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
- Exposed black bra - Open back - Brocade figure hugging skirt Autumn-Winter 1997
Christian Dior by John Galliano dusty blue silk brocade slip dress, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano dusty blue silk brocade evening slip dress with draped cleavage and
Christian Dior by John Galliano, Autumn/Winter 1998, Silk Brocade Rose Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This rare Dior dress from John Galliano’s iconic Autumn/Winter 1998 collection is crafted from
1950s Pale Pink and Gold Brocade Rose Print Couture Dress With Bow
Located in London, GB
This spectacular 1950s British couture ball gown in pale pink and platinum brocade is of
50s Silk Flocked Brocade Samuel Winston Party Dress
By Samuel Winston
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s party dress in black silk velvet flocked jacquard by Roxanne for Samuel Winston
50s Brocade Tulip Cocktail Dress with Back Bow
Located in Gresham, OR
50s moss green jacquard ultra-structured cocktail dress with dropped waist, heavily darted bust and
Vintage Kimono White Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A vintage midcentury ivory white silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One
Christian Dior by John Galliano silk brocade strapless bias cut dress, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior cream silk brocade strapless dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Boned bodice ▪
A vintage 1950s silver and black brocade party low back paisley dress small
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1950s brocade dress with a black top and silver and black paisley printed skirt, it has a
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silver Brocade Coat Dress w/Rhinestone Buttons Ca.1968
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
Circa 1968 Yves Saint Laurent silver lurex brocade coat dress with a slight swing silhouette
*SALE* 50's CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture brocade dress WAS $950 NOW $450
By Christian Dior
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare forest green silk brocade haute couture dress from Christian Dior dating to the 1950's
Roberto Cavalli cream and purple brocade-print silk corset mini dress, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli silk corseted strapless mini dress ▪ cream, purple and metallic gold brocade
1960s I. Magnin Burnt Orange Lamé Brocade Shift Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1960s I. Magnin burnt orange silk lamé brocade shift dress. Fully lined with side slit
Black brocade cocktail dress Balenciaga Paris by Nicolas Ghesquière
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black brocade cocktail dress with buttons in the front. Fabric composition: 72% acetate, 15% silk
1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Gold Brocade Shift Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim
Vintage 1950's Metallic Gold Brocade Starburst Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1950's gold brocade cocktail dress with a starburst pattern, pleating, and asymmetric side
1980s Leonard Paris Metallic Pastel Brocade Floral Cocktail Dress
By Leonard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dramatic vintage Leonard Brocade floral in dress in pink, silver grey metallic and large gold
Vintage 1970s Oscar De La Renta Off Shoulder Brocade Dress with Sable Cuff
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
70s Oscar De La Renta metallic brown and gold light silk brocade off shoulder gown with sable cuff
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.